But one American company has a solution for the many victims of blanket stealers: the cover clamp.

The spring clamp can be attached beneath the mattress or fixed to the bedframe and holds the blanket firmly to the edge of the bed.

And no amount of tugging by the cover culprit is going to dislodge it as it can withstand up to 50 pounds of worth (thats 22 kilos) – you'd have to be sharing your bed with an elephant for it not to work.

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The website explains 'if you have a blanket hog in your life... the patent pending Cover Clamp system finally solves this age-old problem' and it won't damage your favourite sheets.

You simply 'install Cover Clamp on the side of the bed of the person who gets their covers stolen' the website explains.

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